Burj al Arab is the world’s tallest and first hotel to surpass 1000 ft (305 m) in height.It took three years to reclaim the land from the sea, and less than three years to construct the building itself.It is world’s tallest structure with a membrane façade and world’s tallest hotel (not including buildings with mixed use)The total cost to construct the hotel was $650 million.Burj al Arab is one of the most expensive hotels in the world to stay in. The cost of staying in a suite begins at $1,000 per night and increases to over $15,000 per night; the Royal Suite is the most expensive, at $28,000 per night.
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